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The Illinois Government News Network section is your online source for State of Illinois news. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories of interest to you, or search the news to locate specific press releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.

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03/31/2015 - IDHS Prescription Monitoring program helps control prescription drugs abuse in IllinoisSPRINGFIELD, Illinois – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) continues to be an important tool in combating the misuse of prescription drugs. The PMP collects information on controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in Illinois. The PMP web site allows prescribers and dispensers to view a current or prospective patient's prescription history. The goal of the PMP is to assist in the effective treatment of patients seeking medical care and prevent potential drug interactions and overdoses.

03/30/2015 - Illinois Mayors to Celebrate National ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Nearly 2,000 participating officials will mark April 7, 2015 as the Mayors Day of Celebration for National Service. As of the date of this release, 66 Mayors in Illinois have signed on to participate. On this day, mayors and county executives will hold public events and use traditional and social media to highlight the value of national service to the nation’s cities. Last year, 1,760 mayors representing more than 110 million citizens participated in the second-annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. The initiative is being led by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the National League of Cities, and Cities of Service.